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Saul Definition & Meaning

saul
noun
  1. (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
  2. (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"

"Saul" in song lyrics

See how saul is used in real songs:

  • "My psychedelic chat call me Saul"
    Boogiemonsters — Salt Water Taffy (Slow Jam)
  • "Let me tell you another parable, about this sloth named Saul"
    Shabazz the Disciple — Thy Enemies
  • "And I welcome any Saul"
    Saul Williams — Skin of a Drum

Usage tips for "saul"

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Frequently asked questions

What does saul mean?
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines) (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
What part of speech is saul?
Saul is a noun.
How many definitions does saul have?
Saul has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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